During this time of year it is easy for your normal diet and exercise routine to get off track. Cold, wintry days can prevent you from getting to the gym or outside for a walk. Shopping and preparing for the holidays cut into exercise time, not to mention the effects of overindulgence at holiday parties.
There are millions of children around the world who need a pair of crutches to walk due to disease, trauma or poor healthcare. They struggle to walk, go to school, play with their friends, and lead a productive life. While crutches are rare and valuable commodities in many parts of the world, there are millions
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence and generate enormous economic and personal costs. Most falls can be prevented, so let us help you reduce your risk! Join us for our free Falls Prevention Program to be held: Saturdays at 9:00 am in
The 12th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD) is today, September 23, 2019. Falls Prevention Awareness Day is sponsored by the National Council on Aging to raise awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults and bring attention to this growing public health issue. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal
It has been reported that individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) experience 30% more falls and have a 20% greater risk of fractures as those without OA.1 Older adults with arthritis are more than twice as likely to have two or more falls as those without arthritis and up to 50% of people with OA experience a
Chronic pain can be a real pain! Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting 3-6 months or more. It can interfere with your quality of life and limit your ability to perform normal activities of daily living. Chronic pain has a physical, emotional, and chemical component. It is important for treatment to identify which and
Many people demonstrate hip weakness or under utilize their hip muscles during functional activities. In many cases, such weakness or under utilization of the hips can lead to lower back pain, knee pain, hip pain, or poor balance. There are a few ways that we can determine whether or not the hip muscles are doing
One-on-one personal training sessions are available with Ed Farrell at our Physical Solutions office locations. In addition to his practice in physical therapy, Ed has certifications in strength and conditioning with extensive experience in sports performance training, endurance sports, golf, strength and conditioning and bodybuilding. Tapping into these unique qualifications and experiences will allow each
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and effects over 30 million people in the US alone. Worldwide, 9.6% of men and 18% of women over the age of 60 have osteoarthritis. 80% of those people have limited movement and 25% are unable to perform daily activities. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in
For the general population, there are several common joints that often seem to be lacking adequate mobility. These joints include the thoracic spine, hips, ankles, and lastly, shoulders. You may find that it is difficult to fully reach overhead to place an item on a high shelf, scratch that one itchy spot in the middle